Below are the 2024 latest posting dates to ensure delivery before Christmas. 

An Post have provided the below postal advise:

1. Think Christmas and POST EARLY.  
2. Children it's time to write your letter to Santa and post it off to Santa Claus, North Pole (€1.00 stamp).
3. Write early, and include a clearly written name and address and Santa's helpers in An Post will make sure that you receive a personal reply from the great man himself just before Christmas.
4. Check the last dates of posting for Christmas as they differ for each destination worldwide. Remember post early to avoid delay as international packets and parcels may be subject to customs examination at the destination.
5. Remember to pack mail items correctly and securely
6. If there is more than one item in a package, wrap each one separately.
7. Check if there is enough padding by shaking the package. It is important that contents are secure and not moving about inside the package.
8. Wrap each item in bubble wrap and mark the package FRAGILE if posting breakable items.
9. Use suitable tape, preferably one used for sealing shipping packages. Do not use cellophane, masking tape or string.
10. Always address mail in capital letters or with a printed label. Use clear and legible writing to help on-time delivery of mail.
11. Always include a sender's name & address on the front top left hand corner of mail items. If for some reason we cannot deliver your item, it will be returned to you. 
12. Check the correct postage for each destination, mail type and service. Include an airmail sticker if posting abroad.
13. Batteries not included. You cannot send batteries or liquids abroad. Please check to see if the contents of your parcel are on the list of internationally prohibited items. For more information call An Post Customer Services, 01 705 7600.
14. Before posting check the list of restricted international items, use an aviation sticker on all packets and parcels sent to EU and a customs declaration for items sent outside the EU, available at your local Post Office.
15. Seal every envelope to keep the contents safe inside.
16. Check at your local Post Office or call 01 705 7600 for advice on sending valuables or transferring money.

If you have a query about any service, please contact customer.service@anpost.ie or call 01 705 7600